The City Council voted to 12-0 to oppose the two tax-cutting questions, saying the consequences could be devastating to the city.

In the Nov. 2 election, voters will be asked if they want to roll back the state sales tax from the 6.25 percent set last year to 3 percent and if they want to eliminate the year-old 6.25 percent tax on beer, wine and other liquor.

A yes vote on Question 1 will end the alcohol tax and a yes vote on Question 3 will reduce the sales tax.

The Committee To Vote No on Question 3 estimates Chicopee will see a $7.5 million reduction in state assistance. Neighboring Springfield would lose $13 million in state aid for this year and $35 million for next year.

The alcohol tax has generated about $97 million in its first year. All of that money is earmarked for substance prevention and treatment programs.

Proponents say passing Question 3 will give about $688 back annually to a family of four and the alcohol tax is unfair because it is already taxed at the wholesale level.

After modifying the question several times, the council voted unanimously to oppose the questions. One member was absent.

One day before Chicopee decided to oppose the questions, the Springfield City Council voted 10-0 to take stand against the two ballot initiatives.

The Northampton City Council, which could lose an estimated $1.2 million in revenues, also voted on a resolution opposing changes in both taxes this month. The Belchertown Board of Selectmen, who stand to lose $2.5 million in state assistance, voted 5-0 last week to urge residents to defeat Question 3.